Mayacama, A Secluded Golfers Paradise Nestled in The Soft Rolling Hills of Sonoma.

Golf by day, wine by night at this uber exclusive resort Mayacama in Sonoma.

Mayacama

Perhaps some of the most pristine 675 acres of soft rolling hillside only an hours drive of San Francisco, crisscrossed by streams and rivers, marshes, soft wavy grasses, gnarled ancient oaks and an abundant of wildlife can be found at an exquisite destination resort called Mayacama. Here life revolves around an expansive Mediterranean inspired clubhouse where alfresco lifestyle overlooks a Jack Nicklaus masterpiece of a golf course. Once inside the excusive gates of Mayacama Country Club, life is abundant and extraordinary. As one ascends the long drive to the club and residences, the trappings of everyday life slip away. Hiking, swimming, golf, tennis, bird watching, wine tours are all part of life here.

Mayacama Country Club

The opportunities at Mayacama range from golf membership, full residential ownership to fractional ownership for ease of lifestyle at one of their course side casitas. Whatever your choice is, the family at Mayacamaprovides exceptional service from the moment one steps off the plane in Sonoma. Whatever your passion is from picturesque golf to breathtaking hiking, you will find it here, in the heart of Sonoma. We took a private tour of the facilities for our clients to evaluate the benefits of membership and potential ownership in this wine region. Mayacama is Partnered with Timbers Resort Company which allows members enjoyment of any of their collection of fine properties including Rancho Valencia Resort. Feel Free to call The BiszantzConnection at 619-419-4655 to hear about the various forms of membership to this exclusive golf resort.

Many thanks to my fellow colleague Coldwell Banker Previews Realtor Mary Anne VeldKamp in Sonoma www.maryanneveldkamp.com for arranging this private tour for Coldwell Banker Luxury Realtors to preview this country club as well as a few private estates that will be coming soon on this blog!

Biszantz Connection Sells Home in Rancho Santa Fe This Week.

Biszantz Connection sells home in Alcala in Whispering Palms.

Alcala Gated Entrance in Whispering Palms.

The Biszantz Connection closed on another home this week in Rancho Santa Fe. It is in the unincorporated area called Whispering Palms. Whispering Palms has four developments, Villas I, The Villas, Alcala and The Greens which is the detached homes. 3653 Paseo Vista Famosa is a home in the complex of Alcala that is know for its exclusive gated community within Whispering Palms. Alcala won the Blue Orchid Award for best design a several years in a row and was built by Davidson Communities.

While the resale market is slowing down, The Biszantz Connectionis selling multiple listings in the next few weeks for the following reasons: Social Media Placement to get our listings seen all over the world, on and offline advertisement on each of our properties with proffessional photography and a variety of other “value added” benefits that you receive by listing your home with The Biszantz Connection. We are under the Coldwell Banker Leadership so not only does a seller get the dynamic internet presence The Biszantz Connectionoffers, but a host of internet channels and international web portals all over the world that the leading Real Estate Company in the world, Coldwell Banker has to offer. List your home with the leader in the industry! For a private consultation, call Shannon Biszantz 619-417-4655.

La Jolla California Estate of Billionaire Ron Burkle.

Ron Burkle’sEstate In La Jolla Farms In California.

Ron Burkle’s Estate In La Jolla California

Primarily used for business and corporate entertaining, this 26,674 sq. ft., 9 bedroom, 13 bathroom cliff-top oceanfront estate is located on a 5.5-acre property in La Jolla Farms, one of the most affluent and exclusive enclaves in all of California.

Owned by supermarket billionaire Ron Burkle, an acknowledged collector of trophy properties, the residence was at one time the largest single-family homes ever built with a steel frame. Purchased on February 5, 1999 for $15.8 million, the estate is currently one of the highest appraised single-family homes in all of San Diego with a tax value of over $34 million in 2012.

With an estimated net worth of $3.1 billion in 2012 according to Forbes, Burkle is famous for having bought and sold supermarket chains Fred Meyer and Ralphs, as well as being part owner of the Pittsburg Penguins hockey team in the NHL with retired hockey player Mario Lemieux, who is a two-time Stanley Cup winner and 2002 Olympic gold medalist.

Le Palais Royal Estate in U. S. Most Expensive Listing at $139 Million.

Le Palais Royal in South Florida is the most expensive listing in The U.S. for $139 Million.

Estate Home in South Florida Hits Market at $139 Million, Most Expensive in U.S.

Le Palais Royal, A French-inspired estate home currently under construction in Hillsboro Beach, Floridahas just been listed for sale at $139 million, making it the most expensive palace in the continental U.S. currently on the market.

The 60,500-square-foot palatial estate sits on over 4 acres and 465-feet of beachfront on Millionaires Mile. Le Palais Royalboasts a 492-foot private dock that can accommodate up to a 185-foot mega yacht, and an underground garage with parking for over 30 cars. Currently under the final phase of construction and slated for completion before the end of 2015, the price tag includes the finishing.

Listing agent of Le Palais Royal, William P.D. Pierce of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate tells World Property Channel, “Le Palais Royal is to be the most expensive listing on the market in America, and was designed to be fit for royalty and the upmost refined individual.

This oceanfront palace features 11 bedrooms, 17 bathrooms and the first-ever IMAX Theater contracted for private use, featuring a 50 by 27-foot screen and seating for 18 with a bar and IMAX lounge. Other exceptional features include three master bedroom suites and one presidential master suite, each with a Jacuzzi overlooking the ocean or Intracoastal Waterway. La Cuisine du chef will feature a La Cornue Grand Palais custom range and custom cabinetry made of solid mahogany accentuated with 22-carat gold leafing. The family room will feature a 1,300-gallon Living Color aquarium enclosed within custom cabinetry that will accommodate a high definition 3-D television.

Le Palais Royal features a 4,500-square-foot infinity edge pool with a 12-foot cascading waterfall, double loop LED-lit waterslide, fire pit and swim-up bar for outdoor entertaining. The pool was designed with state-of-the-art technology including an automated temperature gauge sensor and triple sanitation system, which utilizes saline, chlorine and ultraviolet light. An outdoor Jacuzzi is positioned above a waterfall, and there is also a plunge pool off the master suite on the second floor of the exterior terrace. The courtyard also features an outdoor summer kitchen with a pizza oven, outdoor lounge for royal entertaining, and entrance to indoor spa massage rooms.

Whispering Palms Alcala Town Home in Rancho Santa Fe Just Listed For Sale.

Whispering Palms Town Home in Alcala Just Listed For $795,000.

Alcala Gated Entrance in Whispering Palms.

The Biszantz Connection just listed this lovely town home in the well known Alcala Gated Community in Whispering Palms. 3653 Paseo Vista Famosa just went on the market for $795,000. This lovely town home has over 2,100 of living space, huge back patio perfect for entertaining or enjoying Rancho Santa Fe’s perfect climate. 3653 Paseo Vista Famosa has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with high soaring ceilings providing a sense of great space and abundant light. This town home in Whispering Palms is priced below the comparable sales in Alcala this year and some lucky buyer will soon own it!

Alcala Complex in Whispering Palmshas won numerous awards including the Blue Orchid Award for superb landscaping design as well as unique and contemporary design of the homes and amenities.

This Sunday, August 3rd between 1:00-4:00pm The Biszantz Connection will be doing an open house at this lovely property. For a private showing, call Shannon Biszantz at 619-417-4655. For more pictures of this home and complex please go to www.PaseoVistaFamosa.com.